The Vagabonds 1896

"The Vagabonds" (1896) is a charcoal drawing by the renowned Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. The piece, currently held by The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a family of three figures walking along a rural path. The central figure, a man carrying a large sack on his back, embodies the struggles of working-class individuals. Pissarro's use of subtle shading and line work captures the essence of their weary yet determined gait, highlighting the themes of poverty and resilience that characterized his later work.